U.S. economy’s pulse quickening slightly in May, Markit finds

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MarketWatch - 5/23/2017 - Jeffrey Bartash - A pair of surveys of American businesses in May show the U.S. economy is still growing steadily, though manufacturers that provide many blue-collar jobs have cooled off in the past few months. IHS Markit said its manufacturing PMI slipped to 52.5 this month from 52.8, marking an eight-month low. Manufacturers saw a surge that began late last year and continued through early 2017 before easing up more recently. Lately companies have slowed production to avoid excess inventory buildups. Read more @ http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-eco ... 2017-05-23